[grudk]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 75Carrera

Budget? What "budget" would that be? Not to challenge your comment but looking at these cars and the staggering costs of upgrades like motors, suspension, track gear and more it seems more a weight/style preference than a budget choice. It is true however that you can find a middie (project or starter car) at basic affordable prices rather than starting on those upgrades on a newer car [QUOTE][i]

What I meant was that it's marginally cheaper to purchase a mid-year as a base for modification, as opposed to some of the early cars -- condition being equal. A nice '72 T is more now costly than a similar 'base' 911 from the mid-years.

I agree, that 'budget' is perhaps an oxymoron in the context of modifying Porsches.

In regard to future values, I may be modifying my Carrera, but I'm keeping the original parts -- 'just in case.' And I do love my 'not so early' car... much more than my old 3.2s or RS America. Way more fun to toss about (quicker on the track, too).